Dressed to the Nines

Spring 2017

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Dressed to the Nines | Check out our nine favorite trends from New York Bridal Week

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TREND: Off-shoulder sleeves GOWN: Liancarlo’s Style 6850, available in Charleston through Betty Bridal Atelier

TREND: Taffeta with lace appliqué (Look close! It's on the bodice. And bonus: high-low and pockets done impeccably.) GOWN: Legends by Romona Keveza’s L7130, available in Charleston through Maddison Row

TREND: Detachable overskirts GOWN: Kelly Faetanini’s “Gwendelyn,” available in Charleston through Bridal House of Charleston

TREND: Boho lace GOWN: Willowby’s “Vivienne,” available in Charleston through Bridals by Jodi, Fabulous Frocks, Jean’s Bridal, and Lovely Bride

TREND: Bateau neckline (Surprise! The back of this gown is bare with a stunner of a train.) GOWN: Pronovias’ “Nogal,” available in Charleston through Gown Boutique of Charleston

TREND: Toppers GOWN: Kate McDonald Bridal’s “Gatsby,” available through Kate McDonald Bridal & Maids

TREND: Veiled sleeves LOOK: Wtoo’s “Ellie Cape,” available in Charleston through Bridals by Jodi, Fabulous Frocks, and Lovely Bride

TREND: Fringe (We love that here it shows up on the sleeves.) GOWN: Jenny Packham’s “Savannah,” available in Charleston through White on Daniel Island

TREND: Pink, pink, pink! GOWN: Modern Trousseau’s “Cora,” available through Modern Trousseau flagship stores in Charleston, Savannah, and Nashville. Note: Modern Trousseau has a whole crop of new pink frocks. Check out their site for the latest.

The runways were full of innovative takes on the tradition white gown, from relaxed to ultra-glam styles. Here are some of our favorite innovations, and the Charleston shops that can hook you up with the dresses. Happy browsing!

Vendor List

Betty Bridal Atelier, www.BettyBridalAtelier.com
Bridals by Jodi, www.BridalsByJodi.com
Bridal House of Charleston, www.BridalHouseOfCharleston.com
Fabulous Frocks, www.FabulousFrocksOfCharleston.com
Gown Boutique of Charleston, www.GownBoutiqueOfCharleston.com
Jean’s Bridal, www.JeansBridalCharleston.com
Kate McDonald Bridal & Maids, www.KateMcDonaldBridal.com
Lovely Bride, www.LovelyBride.com
Maddison Row, www.MaddisonRow.com
Modern Trousseau, www.ModernTrousseau.com
White on Daniel Island, www.WhiteOnDI.com

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